October 3, 2023 An International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff team, led by Ms. Emine Boz, visited Saint John’s during September 18–29 to hold discussions for the 2023 Article IV consultation…
Category: BUSINESS AND FINANCE
CariCRIS reaffirms “high” creditworthiness ratings of NCB Financial Group Limited
September 29, 2023 Caribbean Information and Credit Rating Services Limited (CariCRIS) has reaffirmed the regional scale issuer ratings assigned to NCB Financial Group Limited (NCBFG or the Group) to CariA+…
CariCRIS upgrades ‘good creditworthiness’ ratings of National Commercial Bank Jamaica Limited
September 29, 2023 Caribbean Information and Credit Rating Services Limited (CariCRIS) has upgraded the Issuer/Corporate Credit Ratings assigned to National Commercial Bank Jamaica Limited (NCBJ or the Bank) by 1-notch…
Invest in the Future: Caribbean Investment Forum 2023 Unveils Lucrative Opportunities in ICT and Digital Business
September 29, 2023 The Caribbean Investment Forum 2023 (CIF 2023) stands poised to usher in a transformative era for the Caribbean region, driven by digital transformation and strategic investments in…
CEO lauds teachers’ job board; says more digital recruitment resources needed
September 26, 2023 The CEO of a regional recruitment service is lauding Jamaica’s Ministry of Education for launching its own dedicated job board resource for teaching professionals, stating that more…
Capilo Laboratories: A legacy of quality and prestige in personal care
September 26, 2023 In the early 1980s, chemist Josefina Pujols de Lomba created a formula for a shampoo and hair conditioner at the request of the owners of the Los…
IMF Executive Board Completes Third Review Under the Extended Fund Facility for Suriname
September 26, 2023 The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed the third review under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) arrangement for Suriname. The completion of the review…
Honduras: 2023 Article IV Consultation and Requests for an Arrangement Under the Extended Fund Facility and an Arrangement Under the Extended Credit Facility-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Honduras
September 26, 2023 The Honduran economy has shown remarkable resilience to various domestic and external shocks over 2020-22, and real GDP is now around 6 percent above pre-pandemic levels supported…
IMF Executive Board Approves US$822 Million Arrangements Under the Extended Fund Facility and the Extended Credit Facility for Honduras and Concludes 2023 Article IV Consultation
September 26, 2023 The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved today an SDR 416.3 million (about US$548 million) arrangement under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and an…
Caribbean Employment Services Inc. is helping businesses struggling to hire — for free
September 22, 2023 For a limited time, Caribbean businesses can post their job vacancy and tap into a leading recruitment firm’s wide pool of top candidates free of charge. Caribbean…
Vision Equipment Supply Ltd. Partners with Global Manufacturer SANY Across English-speaking Caribbean
September 22, 2023 Vision Equipment Supply Limited, a leading Caribbean company specialising in heavy equipment solutions has announced its partnership with SANY, a global leader in heavy equipment manufacturing and the world’s foremost concrete equipment…
IDB Approves $100 Million to Support Vulnerable Population in El Salvador
September 22, 2023 The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) approved a $100 million program to support the vulnerable population in El Salvador who face adverse impacts. El Salvador is the third…